Route Pura Vida

Arenal Volcano National Park to Rincón de la Vieja National Park

166 km (103 miles)

Mountain landscape at Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
From

Arenal Volcano National Park

A near-perfect volcanic cone wrapped in rainforest, hot springs, and lava-trail hikes.

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Mountain landscape at Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Costa Rica
To

Rincón de la Vieja National Park

An active volcano wrapped in dry forest, with bubbling mudpots and waterfall hikes.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 166 km (103 mi)
Duration: ~4 hours

From Arenal Volcano National Park, take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for the full 3 km into Rincón de la Vieja National Park.

Note: Costa Rica traffic, weather and road conditions can greatly increase your drive time. It's always best to check with Waze before heading out. Read more on how to drive in Costa Rica.

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Shuttle

Duration: ~4.5 hours

Private and shared shuttle services available; check with operators for current schedules and pricing.

Note: Shuttles come in shared and private flavors with different costs and trade-offs. Read more on taking a shuttle in Costa Rica.

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Flight

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